Thursday, May 31, 2012

All new work from the famous Nick Walker (Bristol), and colleague Stewart (Birmingham) in the Meat Packing District! Meet "Allison," Walkers latest piece at 64 Gansevoort. I stumbled upon the guys just beginning to work yesterday afternoon as I went searching for the Diane Pernet piece that should have been right across the street. But, the buildings owner quickly painted over it, a travesty! Luckily, the guys had just begun to create "Allison" and also see more of their work on the metal doors right next to it.

You've heard "right place, right time..." yes, applies here, it was like Christmas! I was able to see first hand how these creations went up and have documented the whole event, which took less than an hour for them to spray, and friends, it's perfectly done. Walker is a serious, true, professional, but you already knew that. Sadly, no more Diane Pernet on the walls but this was an even bigger treat!

See the work going up step by step....

Walker, spraying and to the right....

The crowd starts to gather...(right in blue) is gentleman from www.streetartnyc.org, follow them too...

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Everyday in New York you can find mega-interesting things...here are a few I found over the weekend. I saw these guys in the beginning stages of a mural on the Lower East Side on off Stanton (around the block from The Meatball Shop.) Of course, I had to run across the street in traffic to see what was going on. These gentlemen are from Criticall Massive, a company that does commissioned murals and this one is going to be an ad for Mob Wives. Dave Scrobe (in white), says it should be done soon. I'll be back with more photos asap! Check out the details....

Around the block on Stanton was an advertisement for Beck's beer that I really enjoyed. But, not being much of a drinker, I just noticed the art at first. I was all over the "well crafted artistically done" skull and the theme. The bright greens pulled me in right away....I'll go buy the beer now...they got me. Add successful.

Always nice on Instagram!

I shot of the New Museum windows, yep, I'm busy too but I always have time to photograph a summer art theme! These towels by artists such as Elizabeth Peyton are sold at the museums gift shop for around $90.

And how amazing is this, a huge sculpture off Lafayette in Soho called "Survival of Serena" by Carole Feuerman. You can see the actual drips on the body and tube as well, simply amazing.

Yep, it's hot....everything is melting. I think this is for a newspaper, found on 10th/W24rd near the Chelsea galleries....well done!

This gent is outside and slightly across the street from Ps.1 (MOMA) in Long Island City, right as you approach the 5 Points graffiti building. Priceless!

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